Looking for Historical Romance That Takes Your Breath Away to the Core!!!!! 求古言惊艳到骨子里面的！！！！！

1. 201 翡 Lotus in an Emerald Cage 翡翠笼中莲 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance49k WordsCompleted The Lotus in the Jade Cage 838Reads—Score—Shelves

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   The female author's most prized harem works‼️ Each one is top-tier! Exceptionally good, intelligent, logical, and with strong moral values. Guaranteed to be absolutely stunning, a worthwhile investment🔥 My absolute favorite Tomato Female Channel works are all charming, innovative, clear-headed, rational, and not overly saintly female protagonists. They are truly powerful women who ultimately achieve both fame and fortune, wielding immense power✌️❤️ 1: Domestic intrigue + Palace intrigue🩷 A bit tear-jerking, reminiscent of the melancholy of a loveless ending😭 The daughter of a jade merchant meets a fallen prince who has been living among commoners, but there is no spark of romance until they fight assassins in a dilapidated temple. She falls in love with him, but he falls in love with another extremely delicate woman. By chance, he is placed on the throne by a powerful minister.👑🍅 He doesn't love her, but respects her and needs her wisdom to help him navigate between powerful ministers and imperial power. She also lives peacefully with his lover. She loved him, so she loved him in a way that the male lead liked. 😍🍅 In the end, it was that seemingly weak woman who protected the female lead with her own life until the very end. 😊 After reading it, one feels a sense of loss. It's a rare story where the male and female leads don't fall in love, but rather need to use each other. There's no competition between them, and the story has a strong aftertaste. 2: Palace Intrigue and Power ❤️ The seemingly ruthless female lead was born a slave, but she had the appearance of a phoenix. The head mistress not only didn't kill her, but also spent a lot of money to cultivate her and build her up, successfully sending her into the palace. The young emperor, the male lead, truly fell in love with her at first sight 💘 and immediately made her empress 👑 To protect the secret of her background and her power, she was constantly plotting to use external forces to overthrow her enemies. She almost wiped out the harem, but the emperor, who loved her to the bone, couldn't bring himself to punish her, and couldn't even ignore her. 😍 The most divine part is the final, deathbed confession. The emperor already knew the female lead was originally a slave, and he knew she was ruthless and a bloodthirsty killer, but he was only grateful that he was the emperor and could help her. He also longed to be protected by her without hesitation just once 😭 Super tear-jerking! 3: Ancient Chinese romance novel with a strong female lead 🌹 A noble princess from a powerful family is forced into a political marriage with a prince, but the prince's heart belongs to another, and he plans to use her and her family as tools for future use. After collapsing in the rain, the female lead awakens and immediately leads her family to ally with the prince who is her husband's enemy, protecting her family and killing the male lead, her enemy 👍 In the process, she meets the mysterious spy male lead, and the two are drawn into each other's struggles and falls in love while still lucid. Super addictive and sweet! ✌️ A well-written novel with a smooth logic and a fresh plot 😍🍅

2. 202 多 Surely You Laugh at My Passion 多情应笑我 Jiu Xiaoqi酒小七Ancient Romance216k WordsCompleted Lin Fang has been disguised as a boy since childhood, and she can't help feeling helpless about it. Her household registration says she's male, so what can she do? But the secret she has sworn to protect is discovered by a young boy she accidentally rescues! Lin Fang thought she'd picked up a deadweight, but once the boy, Yun Weiming, regains his identity, she feels as if she's sitting on a mountain of gold. “Who would've thought! I've picked up all kinds of things before, but you're the most va 70.3kReads9.7Score9.3kShelves
3. 203 锁 Locked Glaze 锁琉璃 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰CAncient Romance36k WordsCompleted Locked Glaze 433Reads—Score—Shelves
4. 204 科 Imperial Exam Triumph: The Strongest Female Grand Secretary 科举逆袭：最强女首辅 Dressed in Splendor宝妆成Ancient Romance1.8M WordsCompleted After finally becoming the first female heir in her family, she opens her eyes and finds herself back before the revolution. Her father is dead from the start, leaving her with a frail mother and three beautiful older sisters. She is the only son who can carry on the Cheng family line... Cheng Qing looks down at her slightly developed chest, wondering what on earth went wrong. Surrounded by scheming wolves, Cheng Qing, now with a new soul in her body, sets herself two small goals: First, keep pr 8.5kReads9.5Score1.3kShelves
5. 205 雪 Spring Brewed in Snow 雪酿春 Jiang Chengyu C江承钰C44k WordsCompleted Snow-Brewed Spring 325Reads—Score—Shelves
6. 206 春 Spring Banquet 春日宴 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance664k WordsCompleted She kept male favorites and toyed with powerful ministers! For eight years, the arrogant and tyrannical Princess Danyang, Li Huaiyu, wreaked havoc across the court and country. She died on the day the new emperor ascended the throne, bleeding from every orifice in a truly gruesome death. The officials celebrated and the people rejoiced: Evil gets what it deserves! Good riddance! Yet on the seventh day after her death, Princess Danyang returned to life in the body of the Bai family’s Fourth Mis 13.6kReads9.4Score2.3kShelves
7. 207 簪 The Record of Hairpins (Complete in 4 Volumes) 簪中录（全4册） A Chilly Breeze on Either Side侧侧轻寒Mystery992k WordsCompleted The little red fish Agashnie, which feeds on human blood; the mysterious talisman that had followed Li Shubai for years; Empress Wang, the peerless beauty of the Daming Palace; three clusters of doodles written by the late emperor himself before his death; a marriage contract made with Wang Yun in their youth... Every mystery returns to its point of origin. Every choice remains beyond anyone’s control, as impossible to resist or escape as fate itself. Yang Chonggu has returned to the palace and 17.3kReads9.7Score2.8kShelves

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   They're all classics, and all highly rated. Everyone watches them in complete silence [smirk].

8. 208 被 My Former Fiancé, Whom I Tortured Body and Soul, Is Reborn 被我虐身虐心的前未婚夫重生了 Lazy Cat Who Doesn't Eat Fish不吃鱼的懒猫Ancient Romance277k WordsOngoing [Theatrical, sweet-on-the-outside scheming heroine x jealous, love-brained hero] (Mutual firsts + pure escapist fantasy in an alternate setting + unserious political intrigue + the hero gets hurt + a little chasing-the-heroine-after-losing-her + a touch of forced love + happy ending) On the second day after returning to the marquis’s manor disguised as his daughter, Wei Chenyu inexplicably gets a fiancé. Even more inexplicably, she receives a mission to win him over. Wei Chenyu looks at the miss 35Reads—Score—Shelves

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   It's rare to see a female lead.

9. 209 春 Radiant Spring 春光艳 Not Yet Cool未凉Ancient Romance988k WordsCompleted In her previous life, Ye Baozhu had the worst luck imaginable. She married a scumbag who was a beast in human skin, and when she died, she made sure to take him down with her. At last, she had her revenge! So what was this business about being reborn? Perhaps Heaven had brought her back this time to repay her debts and return the kindness she had received? 1.6kReads8.7Score159Shelves
10. 210 太 The Crown Prince’s Redemption Contract 太子殿下的赎身契 Shark-Melon Kid鲨瓜孩子Ancient Romance519k WordsCompleted In my past life, I gave my heart to the wrong man. I saved him in the wilderness, only to become a stain he erased after ascending the throne. I died without ever knowing why. When I opened my eyes again, I was back before I had found him. This time, my heart held no love, only one goal: the ten thousand taels of gold he'd promised me. I dragged his badly wounded self home. As he stared at me in disbelief, I turned my devoted care into a transaction with clearly posted prices. One hundred taels 10Reads9.4Score—Shelves

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    Let me recommend two of my top ancient Chinese romance novels! The first one is a first-person narration story about punishing villains. The author has an excellent grasp of pacing and the writing is superb. I often stopped to reread it while reading; it's truly one of my favorites! The second one is also great!

11. 211 炮 The Cannon-Fodder Princess Gets Engaged, Then Is Seized by a Mad Hostage Prince 炮灰公主定亲后，被疯批质子强夺 Feng Shiyi凤十一Ancient Romance487k WordsCompleted [Mutual devotion + sweet romance + face-slapping + redemption + humor + transmigrate into a book + satisfying read] [Wicked, disposable villain princess VS sinister, unhinged hostage prince] Chu Lanyue transmigrates into a book, and from the start she’s on the road to ruin, abusing the blind hostage prince! She panics. This guy is the powerful figure who’ll take her life in the future! So she starts trying to win him over: feeding him, wiping him down, changing his clothes, and treating his eyes 245Reads8.9Score108Shelves

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    The first book features a female lead whose personality is generally cultivated by the male lead, and she's incredibly doting on him. The second and third books are about princesses and hostages who initially treat the male lead badly but are reborn (or transmigrate into a book) and make amends. The fourth book is about a powerful eunuch and an empress who comes to his rescue—a true eunuch, but it's just a trial that ends well. The fifth book is about a tyrant's forceful acquisition of a woman—super good, highly recommended. The sixth book needs no introduction; both the male and female leads transmigrate into books and it's also incredibly good. The last book is about an emperor and empress, reborn and incredibly doting; the opening scene where the male lead chains the female lead is also quite interesting. Highly recommended!

12. 212 九 The Eunuch of a Thousand Years Is Bewitchingly Beautiful 九千岁他百媚千娇 Beautiful Lady美人娘Ancient Romance265k WordsCompleted (A deranged villain who is a real eunuch × a cat-demon empress, both inexperienced, happy ending) (A redemption story focused mainly on the romance. The male lead is a villain through and through, with no redemption. The female lead is carefree and oblivious. No pointless side characters. The storybook world isn't the real mortal realm. Some scenes are quite bloody, so read with care.) He had once been a demon living in hell, a maggot in filthy mud, a loathsome walking corpse, a killing machine 10.6kReads9.4Score1.2kShelves
13. 213 夜 The Tyrant Uncle Who Visits My Dreams Every Night 夜夜梦见未婚夫的暴君叔叔 Oil-Run Salted Egg咸蛋流油Ancient Romance498k WordsCompleted (Both leads are chaste + she’s his one and only) Yun Si is the legitimate daughter of the prime minister, raised in seclusion. She is gentle, refined, reserved, and proper. After coming of age, she gets engaged. Her fiancé is her cousin, a gentle and refined gentleman, and the current emperor’s nephew. They are a perfect match in status, talent, and beauty. On the night of their engagement, Yun Si dreams of a man pinning her down on a mandarin-duck quilt. His gaze is burning and brazen, as thoug 9.4kReads9.0Score909Shelves
14. 214 入 Love In The Clouds 入青云 Egrets in Pairs白鹭成双Ancient Romance498k WordsCompleted Ji Bozai thought Ming Yi was an exceptional blade. She was breathtaking and sharp, yet utterly devoted to him. He would use her to wipe out every traitor, then make her the brightest medal on his crown. A playboy king vs. a woman with a checkered past 5kReads8.9Score719Shelves
15. 215 枕 Pillowed in Spring's Embrace 枕春色 Sweet and Sour World糖醋人间Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Signed for publication; print edition on sale July 31] [Hero fights to win her back + Second male lead faces a long road to reconciliation + Powerful man bends for love] Clear-headed, resilient tofu-seller heroine vs. devoted prince with a secret sorrow When Chun Zhi was nine, Lu Jingyun took her in after she was left homeless, and she became his child bride. Lu Jingyun promised, “If I pass the imperial exams one day, I'll make you my wife.” For ten years, she supported him with all her strengt 52.8kReads8.8Score3.9kShelves

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    🔥🔥Just finished reading it! I don't believe this book won't be a hit; it's so good, it's absolutely going to be a sensation!! The male lead is constantly fighting over the male supporting character, who then experiences a dramatic chase after his love interest. It's so good!!!

16. 216 逞 Indulging 逞娇 Yuan Yuan原瑗Ancient Romance683k WordsCompleted [Rugged Hero and Sweetheart, A Princess's Devoted Suitor] [Marriage First, Love Later, One True Pairing, Sweet Romance] As the most honored princess of the Great Yi Dynasty, Pei Heyu was raised from birth in a world of wealth and luxury. When she grew up, she associated only with princes, nobles, and members of eminent families. Those young ladies and gentlemen all came from households of immense wealth, dressed in bejeweled finery. They drank Mingqian Longjing tea worth a fortune, ate tribute p 11.8kReads8.9Score1.1kShelves

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    I really love these books! The first one, "The Prince's Gentleman Breaks Down," the second one, "The Prince Consort's Tea Art Is Never-Ending," and the third one, "The Ambiguous Pull-and-Tug Between the Princess and the General"—they're all so good! [Licking screen][licking screen][licking screen]

17. 217 成 What on Earth Is This? Complete in Two Volumes (The Original Novel Behind the Hit Drama Starring Wang Churan and Cheng Lei) 成何体统：全二册（王楚然、丞磊主演热播影视剧原著） Qi Yingjun七英俊Anime Fanfiction314k WordsCompleted What is it like to transmigrate into a web novel and become the tyrant's bedmate? After a few simple calculations, Yu Wanyin reached a conclusion: she would have to find another way. In this story full of villains, if she wanted to carve out a path to survival, she had to become the biggest villain of all. First, help the tyrant take down Prince Duan, then take down the tyrant and become empress herself. But when she met the tyrant and carefully considered the strange sense of familiarity in his 40.3kReads9.7Score6.3kShelves
18. 218 病 The Possessive Tyrant Is Cold by Day but Wants Kisses at Night 病娇暴君他白天冷冰冰晚上要亲亲 Song of the Ages千秋岁引Ancient Romance562k WordsCompleted [Possessive love + strong heroine + everyone's darling + devoted couple + secret identities + reborn + a mutually devoted, powerful couple in a satisfying 1v1 romance] In her previous life, she was deceived and manipulated into calling off her wedding, then died in a terrible fire. Only the violent emperor rushed into the flames to protect her, his eyes bloodshot. He avenged her, held her old clothes, and followed her in death. After being reborn, she kicks aside the scumbag man and the vile wom 1.8kReads9.1Score254Shelves
19. 219 绑 After Binding to a System, I Became the Future Big Shot's Beloved 绑定系统后我成了未来大佬白月光 Sweet and Sour Cakes酸甜饼饼Ancient Romance144k WordsOngoing [A series of one-on-one romances * a universally adored heroine and the love of everyone's life] [A rebellious, ruthless would-be traitor who acts tough but is hopelessly lovesick × a gentle woman who transmigrated into a book, determined to change her fate, only to become everyone's beloved] In her seventh year since arriving in Great Liang by accident, Xiao Ning'an finally bound herself to a System that had arrived very late. Xiao Ning'an wasn't particularly interested in the System. She onl 9Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Those who enjoy realistic transmigration novels might find this worth reading. The female protagonist is aware of the world's trajectory, isn't blinded by romance, and her marriage is orchestrated by her elders, which she handles with great caution. She finds a stranded boy from another race, offering him shelter and opportunities. The boy is complex and not simply a naive character; the character is well-developed.

20. 220 大 The Imperial Consort of the Great Sheng Dynasty 大盛皇妃 Shu Yiyu书亦娱Ancient Romance1.4M WordsOngoing Ensemble cast + revenge + black lotus heroine + not both virgins + high-IQ palace intrigue rising to political power struggles + tragic romance + alternate history + love rivals The palace is the main battleground: beneath its dazzling, extravagant facade are witty, charming daily moments and a brutal core of deadly conflict. Palace secrets are portrayed in meticulous detail. Some content may be upsetting. A bad ending. If you enjoy it, please leave a five-star review. Ling Longxiu was born to a 545Reads—Score102Shelves

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    Completed, angst warning⚠️ Rating not yet available. Content depends on your tolerance level; if you like angst, I'm waiting for a five-star review. A masterpiece of unconventional palace intrigue and power struggles. Detailed descriptions of palace secrets, unconventional plot twists, clear logic, humorous daily life, and intense power struggles. The female protagonist enters the palace and is ridiculed, seeking revenge through her own efforts. No cheat codes, no time travel, no rebirth; she navigates the treacherous and dark harem. The content may be disturbing; some readers may be driven away by the emotional intensity. Have you ever seen a palace intrigue novel where both men and women fight? A tragic portrayal of the ancient feudal system, showcasing the brutality of court struggles and the complexities of human nature.

21. 221 公 The Princess Sneaks Out on the Eve of Her Wedding, and the Crown Prince Comes to Catch Her Himself 公主婚前趁夜出逃，储君亲自抓人 Wuxi巫溪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Forceful Possession + Wife-Chasing Crematorium + Devoted Couple + Male Lead with a Black Heart Beneath His Gentle Exterior] Prince Xie Linheng was famous for having no interest in women. For years, he had never been close to a single woman. In the second year of Jian’an, the emperor fell gravely ill, and the crown prince took power. Desperate to see her mother, Yu Tingwan had no choice but to seek Xie Linheng’s help. Everyone said the crown prince was as noble and graceful as a pine tree, peerl 29.6kReads9.2Score2.8kShelves

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    💥His Highness the Crown Prince is notoriously aloof. Even his maids dare not approach him. Yet, this very prince has fallen for a woman.

22. 222 不 Isn’t He a Mad, Ruthless Minister? How Did Love Make Him Bow? 不是疯批权臣吗？怎么为爱折了腰 Chi Moyan池沫颜Ancient Romance112k WordsOngoing The restrained, obsessive Regent × the soft, timid little coward who just wants to survive Time-slip into a drama + exclusive 1v1 sweet romance + a restrained, obsessive madman who falls hard + overwhelming possessiveness + a powerful official who bends for love Xiao Hunhun (Nianchu) × Xie Wujin Nianchu transmigrates into a historical political drama as Xiao Hunhun, a foolish, vicious supporting character destined to be killed off by episode three. The original Xiao Hunhun is tricked by the Crow 4Reads—Score—Shelves
23. 223 开 I Died from the Start, and the Mad Demon Cried Until His Eyes Were Red 开局我先死，疯批魔头哭红眼 Chubby Peach Butt屁桃肥肥Ancient Romance846k WordsCompleted Yu Zhen transmigrated into a book. From the start, the book's great villain stabbed her through the heart and killed her. With the last of her strength, she gave the villain the international hand gesture and cursed in a faint voice, “Bitch!” She died, but not entirely. When she opened her eyes again, she had become an insignificant cannon-fodder character who had hopelessly pursued the villain and was about to have her neck snapped by him. Yu Zhen had no choice but to grit her teeth and win the 2.6kReads9.3Score349Shelves

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    "After She Was Beaten to Death, Her Brothers Came After Her" is so good! Jiang Youan is so cute! The part where the male lead calls out "Mother" in the middle made me cry so much [crying]. Overall, it's so good, so good, so good!

24. 224 我 May My Younger Brother and I Live in Peace 我与阿弟长相安 Listening to Snow in the Mountain Breeze岚风听雪Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted In her previous life, her father returned victorious from battle with a young man in tow. The boy had fair skin, red lips, handsome brows, and striking eyes. His beauty was unparalleled. She fell for him at first sight. Unfortunately, he was her younger brother... Bound by propriety, morality, and the strictures of virtue, she could love him but never have him. In the end, it brought disaster upon them all. She never expected the once-destitute boy to rise like a dragon and become the emperor, w 4.3kReads8.6Score450Shelves
25. 225 云 Disheveled Locks: Tangled with a Treacherous Minister, I Can't Escape 云鬓乱：惹上奸臣逃不掉 Three Feet of Brocade Letters三尺锦书Ancient Romance2.4M WordsCompleted Original novel of the short drama The Jade Hairpin Askew, Her Cloud-Like Hair in Disarray In her previous life, Liu Yunxiang was widowed at a young age and spent most of her life working herself to the bone to keep the crumbling Jing’an Marquis household afloat. Only when her hair had turned completely white did she discover that her husband had never died. He had been living in a secluded paradise, blissfully in love with another woman. Her mother-in-law, uncle, and aunt knew the truth, but the 2.8kReads8.4Score861Shelves

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    It's really good!!! Because the first one I read on Douyin was really great. When I first came here, it already had over 6 million reads. It's really [thumbs up][thumbs up][thumbs up]! I read the second one on Douyin once, and I read it a second time here ❤❤❤ I highly recommend these books to everyone. Add them to your June reading list, you definitely won't regret it!!!

26. 226 我 I Use a System to Live a Carefree Life in the Harem 我靠系统在后宫过上咸鱼生活 The Big Fish Without a Tail没有尾巴的大鱼Ancient Romance456k WordsCompleted [Completed | Emperor Reads Minds | System Sign-In | Devoted Couple, Sweet Romance | Lighthearted and Funny] “Your Majesty, I respectfully see you off.” Wu Qiyan bowed with impeccable respect, but inside she was overjoyed: [He's finally gone! Time to bring out my milk tea, snacks, and storybooks!] Xiao Mingzhe paused as he stepped through the palace doors. “I'll stay here tonight.” Wu Qiyan: “...” [You dog of an emperor, don't you have your own bedchamber?!] She had no idea that the emperor could 34Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The historical romance novel is now complete. It's sweet, lighthearted, and features a system. The female protagonist rises from a lowly concubine to become the Empress.

27. 227 重 After Being Reborn, My Five Brothers Beg Me in Tears to Return Home 重生后，五个哥哥哭着求我回府 Mu Mianmian慕绵绵Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Currently being published] [She chases him after the breakup + sweet romance + satisfying read] In her previous life, Jiang You'an was a cannon-fodder side character in a novel where the whole family doted on the heroine. Her entire family favored her younger sister, and she was beaten to death with clubs. After being reborn, she refuses to repeat her past mistakes, only to discover that her family regrets everything and begs for her forgiveness. Everyone wants to make amends? Hah, I’m not int 7.8kReads9.4Score1.3kShelves
28. 228 美 Beautiful Women Are Always Forcefully Wed and Possessed by Mad Yanderes 美人总被疯批病娇强娶豪夺 Rice-Eating Baby Pig干饭宝宝猪Modern Romance298k WordsOngoing [Yandere, forced love + male lead as the other man + crazy, obsessive love + love-triangle showdowns] [Each arc is a standalone story] The aloof campus heartthrob falls in love at first sight with his roommate's girlfriend and uses every means to force her into his arms; The emperor, high above everyone else, covets a general's fiancée, lures her into the palace with a scheme, then uses both threats and blandishments; The detached and desireless immortal Venerable falls deeply in love with his d 5.2kReads5.6Score228Shelves
29. 229 穿 After Transmigrating and Being Reborn, I Got the Beloved-of-All Script 穿越重生后，我拿了团宠剧本 Ruo Xi of the Moon River月河的若惜Ancient Romance184k WordsOngoing [Quirky, Unexpectedly Contrasting Heroine | Unconventional Beloved-by-All Story | Redemption | Regretful Pursuit | 1VN | Happy Ending] Yuan An transmigrates! Then spectacularly dies again! That was way too fast!!! The most tragic transmigrator in history, dead in under three seconds! Her trinket System has a change of heart and gives her another chance. She becomes the youngest disciple of the immortal of Penglai's Green Mountain, cherished by everyone. The System assigns a mission: win over the 1Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This is a book I wrote with great enthusiasm for my own amusement. Not many people have read it, and I don't yet know what the problems are. Are there any kind souls who would like to take a look? I'll read all the suggestions. Friendly reminder: don't be fooled by the title; if you take it too seriously, you'll lose. [Note]

30. 230 南 Nan Cen’s Tale: Empress in Her Past Life, Princess Consort in This One 南涔记之前世皇后今生王妃 Liao Liao Yiren了了伊人Ancient Romance210k WordsOngoing Xu Yinong and her friend Yao Qiwu go on a trip to Jinling, hoping to take beautiful photos and flood their social media feeds. But who goes on vacation and falls into the water? As if that weren't enough, they unexpectedly find themselves transported into a parallel world with no trace in the history books. How will they get back to reality? In a dream, the original Xu Nancen tells me it was all destined to be, and that I must make a different choice... The original Xu Nancen told me about her t —Reads—Score—Shelves

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    I've unearthed a gem of a currently serialized historical romance novel featuring two characters who travel through time: *Nancen Chronicles: Empress in Past Life, Princess in Present Life*! The female protagonist and her best friend go on a trip to Jinling, where they accidentally fall into the water and are transported to a parallel ancient world not recorded in historical texts. The lingering resentment of the original owner of the body haunts the protagonist, hoping she will rewrite her tragic past life. However, the protagonist doesn't want to inherit someone else's life and is currently focused on finding a way back to the modern world. Her best friend, also from the modern world, is their only source of support, but facing family pressures and court intrigues, their friendship becomes unpredictable. Beyond romance, the novel also features intrigue, suspicion within the imperial court, and the entanglements of various factions, keeping readers on the edge of their seats. It's still ongoing, and I'm incredibly curious whether the protagonist will successfully return to reality or be trapped in this alternate world. The foreshadowing is plentiful, making it increasingly addictive. If you enjoy historical romance with a touch of time travel and political intrigue, this is a must-read!

31. 231 被 After the Female Lead Was Stolen, I Set Out to Save the Obsessive Villain 被抢女主后，拯救偏执反派大佬 Xu Lian序连Ancient Romance424k WordsCompleted [One-on-one sweet romance, marriage first and love later, the leads dote on each other, everyday romance, gentle and delicate beauty vs. a ruthless, possessive villainous tycoon] The Duke of Zhenguo’s entire household was fiercely loyal to the crown. With them gone, only Yan Yu, their sole daughter, remained. Raised by her maternal grandmother, she was betrothed to the Fifth Prince. After Yan Yu came of age, she was about to travel to the capital for her wedding. At that point, the eldest dau 18.5kReads8.9Score1.8kShelves

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    🍒A marriage of convenience that blossoms into love. The female lead is forced into a marriage of convenience. Rumors circulate that the Third Prince is cruel, cold, and unpredictable. The female lead is forced to marry the Third Prince, only to discover after spending time with him that the rumors are unreliable. Once the Third Prince falls in love, he dotes on her alone.

32. 232 与 Playing Chess with You: The Phoenix's Power 与君奕：凰权 Jiang Tanluoyue江潭落月Ancient Romance369k WordsCompleted (The rating has only just opened and will rise later) “Political intrigue + evenly matched leads + marriage before love + traditional war for supremacy in a chaotic age + ensemble cast + powerful female lead + nation and family” In these chaotic times, even a monarch can hardly hope for a lifetime of peace. Crowned heir to the throne at six, named crown prince at eight, and enthroned at twelve, Yan Xi was the “future savior of the Yan Kingdom” foretold by an astrologer, blessed with the Purple 211Reads8.0Score—Shelves

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    A tale of power struggles and intrigue, amidst a chaotic world where one woman offers herself as a dowry, and the other promises her the throne. At six, she was made Crown Prince; at eight, Crown Princess; at twelve, she ascended the throne. Yan Xi, prophesied by sorcerers to be the "prosperous ruler of Yan," is also a puppet queen bound by a blood oath. When the royal family's blade is pressed against her throat, when her father's dying words become shackles, she is forced to swear before the dragon bed, "I will never shed the blood of my own family, or I will surely die young." At fifteen, facing national crisis, she travels alone north to seek an alliance, only to encounter her most dangerous adversary—the overlord, Prince Jin Mian. "The marriage is not yet finalized, the engagement can be dissolved." His casual remark severs her childhood sweetheart's fate, forcing her to become his bride as the queen. Intrigues rage in the court; beneath the alliance, hidden arrows lurk. The two kings, under the guise of marriage, play a game of chess, and rely on each other. Until internal strife reignited in Yan, and the Northern Barbarians slaughtered three cities, she finally realized: "Wolves will always feed on meat; pursuing evil is their nature. Only slaughter can stop them!" She slaughtered the royal family. She destroyed the Northern Barbarians and overthrew the dynasty! When the blood oath was broken and the Phoenix Power was reborn, she thought she had finally broken free of her constraints, only to find herself trapped in a game disguised as love and responsibility! And the game of chess with Jin Mian, from the Yan-Jin marriage alliance to the end of the chaotic era! It turns out the sharpest sword is never the only one sharp! Watch how the two saints join hands, on the ruins, to play a game of chess for the world, ushering in an unprecedented golden age!

33. 233 一 I Opened My Eyes as the Early-Deceased Mother of the Villain's Child 一睁眼，成为反派崽崽的早死娘亲 Xiong Haha熊哈哈Ancient Romance370k WordsCompleted [A playful, adorable, universally adored drama queen heroine vs. a gentle, scheming male lead who’s the class monitor] A cozy, silly, sweet slice of life about raising a child, with no angst! After transmigrating into a book, Jiang Zhi is bound to a Wealth-Building System. Not only that, she becomes a cannon-fodder supporting character who shares a name with another character and is barely mentioned in the book. She goes from being a young executive who has just taken over the family business to 774Reads8.5Score101Shelves
34. 234 误 A Beauty in the Emperor's Tent, Capturing His Heart 误入天子帐，美人惑君心 Bai Mingchi白明尺Ancient Romance281k WordsCompleted [Not a virginal couple / weak heroine / seemingly gentle as jade but actually ruthless emperor × delicate, soft beauty like a parasitic vine] At first, Ning Zhaorou only wanted to escape the predicament of being married off to a distant place by her stepmother. With no other choice, she accompanied the imperial party to the royal hunting grounds, hoping to secure a future for herself. Young General Chu was handsome and capable, and a trusted man at the emperor's side. Naturally, she thought he 6.7kReads8.9Score739Shelves

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    The first book just finished yesterday, I've already finished it, it's really good [Sparrow's Masterpiece]. A while ago, I forgot the plots of the middle books [facepalm], but the ratings show they were really good [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Sparrow's Masterpiece]. I remember the last book quite clearly, the most memorable scene is when the male lead calls the female lead "Master, you" on the couch [laughs]. It's really satisfying to read after the male lead regains his memories, but in this book, the male lead was a jerk in his past life and wronged the female lead. If you can't accept that, proceed with caution. You can read the earlier books instead [Sparrow's Masterpiece][Bookshelf added]

35. 235 南 In the South, Fine Trees Grow Thick with Leaves 南有嘉木，其叶蓁蓁 Yuan Yuanyue原远月Ancient Romance274k WordsOngoing [A highly skilled female lead × a calculating male lead + both strong + devoted to each other] Zhang Jiamu has descended the mountain to kill the utterly wicked Prince of Yichang. But along the way, an old acquaintance repeatedly gets in her way, and their relationship is far from ordinary, making her hesitate to strike. Memories of the past surge through her mind. Before entering Yiyan Mountain, she was born into a distinguished family, with a loving mother, a happy betrothal, and a young broth 49Reads8.2Score—Shelves

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    This is a pure historical romance novel, featuring both the imperial court and the martial arts world. The female lead is highly skilled in martial arts and possesses a strong sense of justice. The male lead is cunning and calculating, but when it comes to loving the female lead, he never harbors any other intentions. If you enjoy this type of story, you might want to check it out.

36. 236 重 Reborn, I Turn My Fate Around with the System of Noncontention 重生归来，我凭不争系统扭转死局 Wen Qiheng温栖珩Ancient Romance114k WordsOngoing Reborn on the eve of the palace banquet, Su Wanyuan's fingertips brushed against the secret drug hidden in the lining of her gown. In her previous life, she was tricked into making a scene, lost her reputation, and saw her entire family executed. This time, she stayed calm, waiting to tear away her half-sister's gentle facade in front of everyone at the banquet. Before the trouble had even settled, a wooden token etched with a whirlpool pattern led her to a decades-old secret plot involving a 15Reads—Score—Shelves

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    Ancient Chinese stories that are so shocking they'll scare you to the bone.

37. 237 帝 The Imperial Terrace's Charm: The Noble Consort Is Beautiful and Well-Behaved 帝台娇：贵妃娘娘她又美又乖 Mu Niannian慕年年Ancient Romance501k WordsCompleted [Harem intrigue + climbing the ranks and crushing the villains + doting romance. The male lead knows his own heart. He'll devote himself to her alone later on.] [The heroine rises through the ranks quickly at first, then more slowly later on.] [The heroine comes from a noble family, is the most beautiful woman in the harem, and already has two adorable children. The Emperor falls for her first and favors her from early on, before devoting himself to her alone in the middle and later parts.] By a 20.9kReads9.4Score2.1kShelves
38. 238 帝 The Emperor Has No Heart, Yet His Cool and Elegant Noble Consort Has Her Ways 帝本无心，怎奈清冷贵妃手段高 My Cat Is Called Huabei我的猫叫花呗Ancient Romance1.1M WordsCompleted [Cool, seductive fox beauty vs. a carefree, womanizing emperor] [The heroine is the true daughter, driven by revenge and ambition: a scheming beauty, sweet on the outside but ruthless within, and far from virtuous. This is an unconventional palace-intrigue story focused on winning hearts. The hero is not chaste. Later, he desperately tries to win her back. The overall tone is sweet, and the romance becomes one-on-one in the latter half.] Until the age of five, Changyu Jiao was the legitimate da 9.5kReads9.4Score1.1kShelves
39. 239 入 After Entering the Palace, the Obsessive Emperor Wouldn’t Let Me Leave 入宫后，偏执帝王不许我出宫 Three Days in the Capital三日京Ancient Romance509k WordsCompleted [Not both virgins, not a strong heroine, a little angst early on, devoted love later] In the fourth year of the new emperor’s reign, Consort Duan died suddenly of an illness in the palace. At the time, Shen Jiafu was not yet fifteen. The Empress Dowager was from the Shen family. Half a year later, she summoned a Shen daughter to the palace to attend to her, claiming to be ill. Shen Jiafu traveled from Quzhou to the imperial capital. In public, she was gentle and well-behaved, like a charming flo 14.1kReads9.0Score1.3kShelves

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    These are all very good historical romance novels!!!

40. 240 娘 The Consort Is All Charm and Cunning, Scheming Her Way to the Top 娘娘又茶又媚，一路宫斗上位 Tea Little Ink茶小墨Ancient Romance835k WordsCompleted Signed for print publication In the third year of the Yifeng era, a concubine-born daughter of the Ningyang Marquis’s household enters the palace. The palace is a vast, treacherous place, where the one thing you must never do is give your heart away. Ning Shuyan is clear-eyed: she wants wealth and prestige, along with the emperor’s favor. For three years, she carefully plots each step, wins the emperor’s attention, and rises from Talented Lady to Noble Consort. Rumor has it that the emperor only 57.2kReads9.5Score7.1kShelves
41. 241 与 With Jin Chang’an (Based on the Screen Adaptation Starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei) 与晋长安（宋轶、丞磊主演影视原著） Jiu Lu Feixiang九鹭非香Ancient Romance155k WordsCompleted The hit drama starring Song Yi and Cheng Lei is now airing! A beloved historical romance by Jiu Lu Fei Xiang! Female general vs. puppy-like boy. The child she casually picked up turns out to have two sides? A cold little gentleman by day, a loyal black knight by night. Is he a puppy turning into a wolf, and which side is the real him? A tale of love and hate between a female general and the heir of an enemy state! Li Shuang, the adopted daughter of a great general, guards the borders of the Grea 5.9kReads9.6Score957Shelves

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    These are highly-rated historical romance novels; every single one is so captivating, I could stay up all night reading them, or even read them every day! 👀 Fans of historical romance shouldn't miss these; their books have really refined my taste.

42. 242 娘 After the Empress Consort Closed Her Heart to Love, the Emperor Became Addicted to Begging for Her Affection 娘娘断心绝爱后，陛下跪舔上瘾了 Jie Chong解虫Ancient Romance435k WordsCompleted [Both leads are reborn] [Alternate history] [He pursues his wife after losing her; the hero is humble and devoted] [In her previous life, she was a love-struck fool; reborn, she is a clear-eyed and captivating consort × In his previous life, he loved her without realizing it; reborn, the powerful emperor eagerly becomes her devoted admirer] In her previous life, Su Yunning was infatuated with her cousin, the emperor, for over twenty years. She had no children of her own, willingly became his con 23kReads8.6Score1.6kShelves
43. 243 太 After the Crown Prince Ascends the Throne, He Seizes His Cannon-Fodder Cousin 太子登基后，炮灰表妹被强夺了 Mountain Cat山也猫Ancient Romance300k WordsCompleted Signed for publication [Forced marriage + cold, aloof crown prince with a dark heart and ruthless methods + clear-headed, laid-back, beautiful cousin + a touch of reverse-harem appeal + tangled love triangle + doting romance] Gu Sui'an, an agricultural research scientist, was reborn in the womb and turned into the male lead's cannon-fodder cousin in the political intrigue novel Marrying the Emperor. In this dangerous ancient world where she had no rights, all she wanted was to coast through li 68.8kReads8.5Score5.3kShelves

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    A possessive crown prince and his cousin who was forcibly taken from him, followed by a tale of the prince's desperate pursuit of his wife—highly recommended! [Learned][Learned][Learned][Admiring][Admiring][Drooling][Drooling][Masterpiece by Sparrow][Already added to wish list][Already added to wish list]

44. 244 苏 Su Wanqing's Transmigrated Tragic Romance 苏婉清的穿越虐恋 Aisikelui爱斯可瑞Ancient Romance263k WordsCompleted The modern-day heroine transmigrates into the body of a concubine-born daughter of the prime minister, becoming entangled with a powerful regent. Because of a misunderstanding, the regent forces her to marry him and take up residence in his manor. Struggling to survive there, she discovers that the regent has someone else in his heart, his unattainable first love. As they test each other, they gradually fall for one another, but their misunderstandings continue to deepen. The heroine is framed a 889Reads—Score—Shelves

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    The pinnacle of historical romance time-travel dramas, a quintessential male lead, a blend of sweet romance and various punishments.

45. 245 连 A Serial Killer Rented a Room and Accidentally Moved Into the Criminal Police Captain's Home 连环杀人犯租房子，不小心租进刑警队长家里了 The World's Mightiest Little Fox宇宙无敌小狐狸7k WordsCompleted A serial killer rents a place by accident, and ends up living with the captain of the criminal investigation team. 220Reads—Score—Shelves

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    This one is nice.

46. 246 别 After Fleeing the Villa, the Mad Power Minister's Eyes Turned Red with Rage 别院私逃后，疯批权臣怒红眼 Jiang Shian江十桉Ancient Romance419k WordsCompleted [Coercive romance + wife-pursuing crematorium + devoted couple] Everyone said the eldest son of the Pei family was noble and virtuous, elegant beyond compare. But Jiang Yingwan felt an inexplicable fear of him. Especially when those dark, cold eyes turned her way, a chill ran down her spine. Years ago, the Jiang and Pei families had made a verbal marriage pact. The Old Madam Pei wanted her to marry Pei Yanchen, but the two families were no longer social equals, and Jiang Yingwan already loved so 40.6kReads8.9Score2.9kShelves

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    They're all so, so, so beautiful!!! 🥰🥰❤️❤️

47. 247 将 The Six Daughters of the General’s House 将门六姝 If You Won't Climb the Mountain, Save the Mountain不就山救山Ancient Romance922k WordsOngoing Great Zhou has its own Dugu Xin: Shen Jinghai [Ensemble Cast + Court Intrigue + Multiple Couples] Six daughters in one family, all married on the same day, each to the man of her dreams. Deep winter descends, and an imperial decree shatters the last of the peace in the General’s manor. Shen Jinghai, the General Who Guards the Nation, dies by suicide under a false accusation. His wife dies of exhaustion and grief, leaving behind only six helpless daughters. The emperor, remorseful on his deathbe 134.6kReads8.9Score18.6kShelves

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    It's exceptionally good and stunning, a feast for the eyes, and you don't need to skip a single chapter. The heroines are brave, beautiful, and talented, and the male leads are sunny, gentle, and have captivating eyes.

48. 248 重 With My Reborn Son's High-Stakes Schemes, Becoming Empress Dowager Is No Dream 重生儿子手段高，晋升太后不是梦 Chiyo千代Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [Fictional Imperial Harem Drama + No Romance + Giving Birth and Raising Kids + My Son Must Be Crown Prince + Ambitious + Clear-Eyed] Content warning: The romance isn’t mutually exclusive, she doesn’t love the male lead, and there are painful, heartbreaking parts. The male lead is a scumbag emperor. Song Yuyan was hooked on a palace-harem management game. She never expected to open her eyes and find she had transmigrated to ancient times. After keeping a low profile for three years, she entered t 3.6kReads9.3Score435Shelves
49. 249 探 So What If He's the Top Scholar? She Turns Around and Marries the Number One Scholar 探花了不起？她转身高嫁状元郎 The Flying Old Cabbage会飞的老帮菜Ancient Romance1.0M WordsCompleted [One-on-One Romance + Reborn in the Womb + Face-Slapping + Everyone's Favorite + Female General + Light Political Intrigue] She paid for her husband to sit the imperial exams, cared for his gravely ill mother, and supported his entire family. After two years of hard work, she was rewarded with his triumphant return as the third-place palace graduate, along with his new wife: supposedly the most talented woman and the highest-ranking female official in the dynasty, with a slight swell to her bell 1.3kReads9.2Score139Shelves

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    Friends, come check out this book! The female lead has a strong core; it's not her fault she encountered a heartless man, and she immediately fights back when wronged. That's a true female lead!

50. 250 青 After Losing Her Memory, the Childhood Sweetheart Became the Young General's Cherished Love 青梅失忆后成了少年将军掌中娇 Kelisiting克莉斯汀Ancient Romance223k WordsCompleted [Clever, Cunning Foxlike Heroine VS Steady, Stern, Humble Hero] [One-on-One Romance, Sweet Pampering, Adorable Child, Childhood Sweethearts] [The Hero Suffers] The night before, Shen Zuihuan was still preparing for her engagement ceremony. The next morning, she woke up in shock to discover she had been married for five years already! Her fiancé was nowhere to be found, and her current husband was the childhood friend she had hated most of all. He was even holding a child who looked exactly like 26.1kReads9.3Score2.3kShelves

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